Ahead of the global Women’s Day festivities, a powerhouse gathering unfolded in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan. The Rashtriya Sevika Samiti’s two-day summit ‘Bharatiya Nari se Narayani’ opened with insights from Dr. Preeti Goyal, former Delhi University professor and chief guest.
Rooted in the organization since childhood, Dr. Goyal’s career spanned decades in academia before VRS. ‘My enduring tie to Sevika Samiti made this role fitting,’ she noted warmly.
Challenging empowerment tropes, she declared, ‘Women are naturally strong; we misuse ‘sashaktikaran.’ Mothers exemplify this—no extra power needed. Focus on societal change, led by government and men.’
She analyzed shifts: ‘Women lead advancements across sectors independently. Male mindsets show partial evolution, yet parity is missing. Realistically, women shoulder 60% duties—family and professional—outpacing men’s 40%.’
As delegates engage, Dr. Goyal’s message lingers: celebrate inherent power, demand attitudinal evolution. This conference could spark the mindset revolution India needs for equitable tomorrows.